Another Busy Weekend, Then VOTE

Here are the events for the weekend and early next week. Once again, lots of things to do in N-town. Plus, don't forget to VOTE on Tuesday.

FALL FESTIVAL, hosted by the Greater Norristown Area Ministerium, tonight, November 1st, starting at 6 pm, at Partners for Families, 329 East Main. Food, fun and prizes. The guest speaker is former 76er Darryl Dawkins. For information, call 610-279-6240. There will also be coats, hat, and glove giveaways, FREE to any child in need.

Also tonight, Montgomery County OIC Presents the HALLOWEEN STEP SHOW and BATTLE OF THE BANDS, 7 pm, Norristown High School Gym, Admission: $15. For tickets call 610-279-9700.

Saturday, Nov 2nd, Christ UCC Church at Marshall and Noble St is having their HARVEST FESTIVAL from 10 am to 3 pm. Rooms of books, games, clothing, Christmas ornaments and decorations, jewelry, baked goods, food, flea markets items, and more. (I've gone to this festival the last 30 years and recommend it. Great homemade PA Dutch food to go, like jars of  soup.)

Also Saturday, Buck Jones and Mom Faye, in association with Ericka Wharton of Learn Through Play Childcare will host CPR CERTIFICATION and Re-Certification Class (certifications will include CPR, First Aid, and AED) at 10 am at GNPAL on Harding Blvd. Light Refreshments will be provided. Cost: $15.00. Call 484-751-2509 for info.

The Norristown Area Football Boosters Club will hold a FUNDRAISER Sunday morning from 8 to 10 at Applebees on Dekalb Pike in East Norriton. Flapjacks for $7 per person, $5 for kids under 10.

Basketball Game at Carver Center, Norristown Heat Flames vs. Jonesy's Little Legends, on Sunday, Nov 3rd at 4 pm. Admission $3.00.

Monday Night Football, GET OUT THE VOTE Tailgate Party, George Washington Carver Center, Jacoby and Arch St, on Nov 4th at 6 pm, $10.00, all you can eat cookout, music by The Jenkins Brother Show and DJ Mike Scott. Call Bud Epps 267-625-7039 or VM610@AOL.COM.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5th is the GENERAL ELECTION!  Please get out to VOTE!! If you're a first-time voter, you'll need ID. If not, even if they ask for it, you DON'T need ID. To see the sample ballot for your area, click here and fill in your address.

Next Wed., Nov. 6th at 7:30 pm, Borough Council will officially hire a new police chief at last!. Also on the docket that night, they'll decide the fate of 201 Dekalb (the building with the mural at Lafayette St).

After the council meeting, go to  Jus' Java, 1601 DeKalb St, for OPEN WORDS, featuring Louis Conphliction, Wed. night at 8 pm. Open Conversation plus Spoken Word. Admission is $5. 610-277-JAVA for info.